January 2, 1952 Israel Offers Peace

Israel’s representative at the U.N. told the Ad Hoc Political Committee of the General Assembly:

“My Government instructs me to reiterate that a formal understanding with the neighboring Arab states remains a central objective of its policy … We sincerely invite the Arab world at this important juncture in its modern history to reflect carefully upon its decisive choice.  If it desires, it can establish with Israel the relations which normally govern the intercourse of civilized states.”